Future Cougar Information

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Future Cougar Information
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• WSU enrollment Pullman 18,690
• Spokane 1,535 Tri-Cities 1,144 Vancouver
  1,961
• Total 23,330
•  Entering 2005 Pullman freshmen had
• An average GPA of 3.45
• 38.6 percent had GPAs over 3.60
• An average SAT score of 1109
•  Multicultural students
• Pullman 13.7
• Tri-Cities 9.1
• Spokane 10.6
• Vancouver 6.3
•   Countries represented
• Pullman 87
• Spokane 10
• Tri-Cities 7
• Vancouver 8  

Academic majors Over 250 fields of study Over
150 majors 70 MA Degree Programs 44 Ph.D
Programs   Campuses Pullman 620 acres
Spokane 48 acres Tri-Cities 201 acres
Vancouver 351 acres     2005 Freshman
Class 2,885 
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Will it help to read beyond my homework to be
successful in college?

• Read at least 30 minutes every day beyond study
  and homework. Read what interests you
  magazines, novels, short stories, and newspapers.
  People who read more know more. And when you take
  the SAT or ACT, knowing more will really pay off.
  College is going to be all about finding,
  consuming, and using information. Read.

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Is it necessary to begin planning for college as
a sophomore?

• You take the ACT or SAT as a junior (or even as a
  sophomore). So you have a few semesters before
  then to take the challenging math and other
  courses that get you ready. Dont put off taking
  the solid courses.

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Is there more to getting into a college than just
filling out an application?

• How do you know all the right moves to get into
  college? Start early and talk to someone who has
  done it. Get to know your counselors. Visit with
  admissions counselors at the institution you are
  considering. Ask a career planner at a local
  college, or a trusted teacher. Spend some time on
  the Web researching colleges. Visit colleges you
  are interested in.

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But what if my parents have never been to
college?

• When parents or guardians haven't been to college
  themselves, they may not think they can help you.
  That's not true, talk to them. They know you and
  they care about you and want the best for you.
  They can talk to counselors, friends, and others
  to help you stay on the right path.

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Get a mentor? Really? Me?

• If you don't find support at home, or even if you
  do, look for other adults who can lend their
  enthusiasm and help make sure you succeed. Most
  people love to help and will be flattered if you
  ask. Look to a counselor, a teacher, or someone
  else you trust. The better advice you receive,
  the better your chances for success.

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What if I have personalacademic issues?

• If you have a problem that's really getting in
  the way of schoolwork, try to sort it out. There
  is a lot of help out there if you step up and ask
  for it. You will probably find that you are not
  alone in the concern or problem you are having.
  Talking to friends helps, or look for an adult --
  parent, coach, nurse, counselor -- who can offer
  advice. Many schools have peer tutors, students
  in upper grades that will help you (for free).
  Talk to teachers or counselors let them know
  you want extra help. It is never too late to
  begin heading in the right direction

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I cant choose a major. What if I dont have a
clue?

• Shadow someone in a career you think you might
  like. Spend a day with them. Spend two days with
  them. Ask them every question you can think of.
  Live the career they live if only for a few days.
  Sample it, taste it, you will be better able to
  judge. Check out the career center at high school
  and take their interest tests. They can begin to
  point you in the direction you should go. Read
  books on career selection.

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Can getting ready for college actually be fun?

• Getting ready for college isn't all work. Find a
  high school or community activity that you really
  like doing, then dive into it. Maybe you're drawn
  to sports, student council, music, art... you get
  the picture. In the process you will develop
  skills and be more appealing to colleges (they
  like students who'll add something to campus
  life).

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What does it mean to "Walk the Walk"?

• If you expect to go to college later, expect to
  study now. No one can do it for you. Don't talk
  the college talk "I'll go to college to get a
  great career" -- without walking the walk.

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Can you say EASY CLASSES?

• Colleges look at your grades, but they also look
  at the difficulty of your courses. They want to
  see that you have challenged yourself. Plus, if
  you pursue advanced courses, such as AP, you may
  be able to get college credit. Dont dodge the
  good classes. A rewarding future requires
  preparation.